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Watch: Lisbon, Portugal Vegan Scene at Veganário Fest 2017

HappyCow’s Ken Spector checked out the vegan scene, and attended and spoke at Veganário Fest in Lisbon, Portugal on October 14+15, 2017. This is our video containing vegan highlights and interviews at Veganário Fest. Join HappyCow’s Ken Spector as he interviews Andreia Carvalho Mota, one of the event coordinators, and Emily, a Brazillian who lives in Lisbon with her brother, regarding tips on living in Lisbon vegan-style. Andreia provides her…

December 26, 2017 By Ken Spector

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Video: World’s First All-Vegan Ocean Cruise!

First All-Vegan Ocean Cruise / Tilbury, England to The Norwegian Fjords, September 25 – October 5, 2017 Team HappyCow joined a group of over 1100 mostly vegan people on the world’s first all-vegan ocean cruise organized by Dirk Bocklage and his team at Vegan Travel, Ltd. Below is our video containing highlights from the cruise. Join HappyCow’s Ken Spector as he interviews cruise director Dirk Bocklage and vegans traveling on…

November 22, 2017 By Ken Spector

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Vegan In Bangladesh

Unfortunately, there is no magic word in Bangladesh to easily describe your dietary preferences. It is very difficult for a Bangladeshi person to understand that you do not want any meat. At least, this was my experience while trying to eat vegan food in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, everything vegetarian will most likely be vegan too. They never use Ghee, since vegetable oil is way cheaper. This is especially true for street food–places…

October 10, 2017 (Last Updated: October 17, 2017) By Marie Neren

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Crispy Sweet & Sour Tofu

You can’t go wrong with sweet and sour tofu – it’s a classic crowd pleaser! And Hot For Food serves up a fabulous video tutorial for how making your very own crispy sweet and sour tofu any time you want. Guaranteed to be just as good (if not better) than what you get in the restaurants! It’s quick and easy, and your tastebuds will thank you. Check out how it’s…

September 16, 2017 (Last Updated: September 20, 2017) By HappyCow

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How I Stay Vegan In Western China

As a China 22 (the cohort year) United States Peace Corps Volunteer, I knew that being vegan in another country would sometimes be tough. The first thing we do here in China is live in a hotel where breakfast is provided, and I ate most of my calories during morning meals during that time. In the beginning, due to culture shock and language barriers, I was afraid to venture outside…

August 24, 2017 By H2OAddict

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The Best Vegan Dishes From Around The World (Plus GIVEAWAY)

In English-speaking countries, where a typical meal consists of a piece of meat and two vegetables, people often wrongly imagine that vegans must live on a diet of mushy peas and mashed potatoes. In other parts of the world, however, plants play a much more prominent role in the native cuisine. From Asia to the Middle East to Africa, most of the world’s traditional cuisines are largely plant based and…

July 10, 2017 (Last Updated: May 4, 2020) By nomadicvegan

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5 Tips for Taking Beautiful Food Photos

Everybody loves food. We love talking about food, we love eating food, and we love beautiful photos of food. But we don’t want to see someone else’s veggie dinner hastily thrown together on a weekday night; we want to be inspired and tantalized by amazing gourmet experiences. With just a few tricks, you can up your photography game to share edible moments in a way that’s artistic, appealing, informative, and inspiring. Whether it’s…

June 18, 2017 (Last Updated: December 12, 2019) By Emma Cebuliak

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HighCarb Hannah – Her Weight Loss With A Vegan Diet

HighCarb Hannah is a popular youtuber/social media personality. She documented on her YouTube channel how she lost over 70 pounds. She also shares her vegan lifestyle, tips and recipes in her videos. Check out Ken Spector’s interview with HighCarb Hannah, and learn some things you may not have known about her. For more information see: https://www.youtube.com/Highcarbhannah/ and check out LA VegFest: http://www.vegfestla.org Watch our video here:…

May 9, 2017 (Last Updated: May 10, 2017) By Ken Spector

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Gentle Gourmet – A Vegan Gem in Paris!

November of last year we were in beautiful Paris….enjoying the good life and great food! One of my favorites was Gentle Gourmet, a beautiful 100% vegan restaurant with a great menu. We ate there twice and on both occasions I chose “The Famous”, a truly wonderful Portobello Hamburger. I know I should have tried something else but this Portobello Hamburger was too good to skip a second time! Located a few…

March 23, 2017 (Last Updated: March 27, 2017) By Mmmmvegan

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2 Ingredient Vegan Meatballs

You might be surprised to learn that delicious, healthy vegan meatballs can be made with only 2 simple ingredients. Fablunch has a recipe that uses buckwheat and potatoes to create the perfect vegan meatball! Add them to spaghetti, subs, soups and more…there are endless dishes you can create with a good meatball. So whip some up today and discover all the possibilities for how to enjoy vegan meatballs! Read the…

March 22, 2017 By HappyCow

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VegFest Colombia – Insider Tips And Highlights

Team HappyCow traveled to Colombia, checked out vegan restaurants and attended Veg Fest Colombia in Bogotá, Colombia on January 7-22, 2017. Ken interviewed Nadja Troeger, the founder and organizer of the 2 week event, and two local residents discussing highlights from the event and exclusive insider vegan tips. Veg Fest Colombia consisted of plant-based food and product booths, speeches, live music, hikes, city and fruit tours, and more! Below is…

February 16, 2017 By Ken Spector

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Homemade Vegan Kimchi

If you’re a fan of spicy, garlicky, salty Kimchi, then you’ll be excited about the idea of making your very own batch at home! When you’re making Korean dishes, Kimchi is a great side dish or condiment to include. It’s also good for you since it’s got a high probiotic content and is packed with fiber and vitamins A, B, and C! Mary’s Test Kitchen created a great video tutorial to guide you through the…

January 26, 2017 By HappyCow

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Miss Saigon – Lisbon

When we went to Lisbon two years ago we did not know what to expect. Of course we did our ‘homework’ and copied a list from the HappyCow site with all kinds of vegan options. Miss Saigon was one of them. It took us a while before we found the place but it was worth searching for! Miss Saigon is a squeaky clean white minimalistic restaurant that serves multicultural dishes.…

January 23, 2017 (Last Updated: January 24, 2017) By Mmmmvegan

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